Inner City Travel Guide

Rotorua

A coastal town with a lake, surrounded by hills and dense greenery.
Silhouettes of people standing by a body of water at sunset.
A large, historic building with a central tower and multiple smaller towers, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and benches.
A person in a natural hot spring surrounded by rocks and vegetation.
A swan swimming in a body of water during sunset with a colorful sky.

Stay near popular Inner City attractions

A brightly lit pedestrian walkway with colorful lighting and various signs.

Eat Street

8.8/10 (964 reviews)
During your trip to Rotorua, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eat Street.
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Things to do

Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton

Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton

£133
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton
Marama: Geyser Light Trail

Marama: Geyser Light Trail

£21
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Marama: Geyser Light Trail
Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour

Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour

£54
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour
Te Ra Guided Experience

Te Ra Guided Experience

£46
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Te Ra Guided Experience
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure

Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure

£63
per adult
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure
Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas

Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas

£39
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas
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Top hotels in Inner City

Prince's Gate Hotel

Prince's Gate Hotel

5 out of 5
1057 Arawa Street Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is £61 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£61
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Great hotel and wonderfully warm in winter with thermal central heating. Room was quaint and comfortable. Bed was a little hard for me."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Prince's Gate Hotel
JetPark Hotel Rotorua

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
237 Fenton Street Rotorua
The price is £71 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£71
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Basic but always clean and safe and my destination to stay here when I’m in Rotorua only build would be would be great if they upgraded the televisions to be able to get Netflix on"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

4.5 out of 5
9-11 Tutanekai St Rotorua
The price is £78 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£78
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy 6 hot tubs, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Great location and friendly staff"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Pullman Rotorua

Pullman Rotorua

5 out of 5
1135 Arawa St Rotorua
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £113 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
£113
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Pullman Rotorua
Quest Rotorua Central

Quest Rotorua Central

4 out of 5
1192 Hinemoa Street Rotorua
The price is £95 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
£95
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful ...
Quest Rotorua Central
Regent of Rotorua

Regent of Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
1191 Pukaki St Rotorua
The price is £105 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
£105
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Regent of Rotorua
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Where to stay in Inner City

Find the best Inner City areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A geothermal area with a hot spring, steam rising from the ground, and a forested hillside in the background.
Photo by Umi Mostafa
Open Photo by Umi Mostafa

Whakarewarewa

The panoramic lake views and luxurious spas are just a few highlights of Whakarewarewa. Make a stop by Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village or Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute while you're exploring the area.

A wooden pier extending into a lake with a backdrop of green hills and a clear blue sky.

Lake Okareka

Travellers like the parks in Lake Okareka, and Lake Okareka is a top attraction you might want to visit.

A geothermal area with steam rising from the ground, surrounded by trees and a body of water.

Glenholme

Though Glenholme may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market.

A field of white daisies with yellow centers.
Photo by Jan Hammond
Open Photo by Jan Hammond

Owhata

If you're spending some time in Owhata, Lake Rotorua and Haiku Pathway are top sights worth seeing.

Ngapuna

While Ngapuna may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Polynesian Spa and Tamaki Maori Village.

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